Aviation Security
Aviation security is designed to safeguard Australia's civil aviation operations against "acts of unlawful interference". Both the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government are responsible for the development and implementation of a national framework of consistent aviation security measures.
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Aviation Security Risk Context Statement
Please contact the Office of Transport Security in your State for a copy of the Aviation Security Risk Context Statement December 2005.
Aviation Security Advisory Forum (ASAF)
The Aviation Security Advisory Forum (ASAF) is a forum through which senior representatives from industry and government share and discuss views on aviation security matters of an operational, legal, policy and regulatory nature.
The ASAF web site is a "members only" web site. Access to this site is by User Name and Password. If you wish to have access to this site, please contact the ASAF Secretariat by email at secretariatasaf@infrastructure.gov.au or by using our online form.
Aviation Security Screening Review
The aim of the Aviation Security Screening Review is to examine a range of factors affecting aviation security screening.
Domestic Checked Baggage Screening
Effective 1 December 2007, Checked Baggage Screening (CBS) by hand held explosive trace detection equipment will be implemented at Australian regional airports receiving regular jet air services.
Checked Baggage Screening (CBS) at regional airports
Frequently Asked Questions
Aviation Security Measures for Carry-on Baggage at International Airports
On the 31 March 2007, the Australian Government introduced enhanced security measures to limit the amount of liquids, aerosols, and gels that can be taken through the screening point for people who are flying to and from Australia.
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Links to fact sheets, guidance and training material for Aviation Security.
Aviation Security Incident Reporting
The Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 require all aviation industry participants and their employees to formally report to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government all known threats and incidents of unlawful interference with aviation. The Department can be notified of an incident using the Aviation Security Incident Report form. Information and guidance material to assist industry participants with the reporting of aviation security incidents is also available.
Aviation Security Operations Branch
Aviation security is designed to safeguard Australia's civil aviation operations against "acts of unlawful interference". Follow the above link for further details.
Aviation Security Training Framework
This section contains information on The Aviation Security Training Framework (ASTF) project which is an initiative in response to Recommendation 15 of the Wheeler Review. The ASTF will outline security-specific competencies for defined work roles that have a security responsibility within a security controlled airport environment. The outcomes of this project complement the work being done by Attorney-General's Department in relation to uniform national standards for the security industry.
Aviation Security Identification Cards
New aviation security laws came into force in Australia on 10 March 2005. For details on who must wear an ASIC, what sort of ASIC you need, follow the above link.
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The department is undertaking a number of initiatives to enhance aviation security in Australia. Follow the link above for further information.
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Contains updated Guide to Preparing TSPs for Airport Operators and the Guide to Submitting TSPs
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Contains updated Guide to Preparing TSPs for Prescribed Air Services and the Guide to Submitting TSPs
Aviation Transport Security Legislation
This site will help you to identify how the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and Regulations may impact on you and your business.